VIRTUAL RACE INFO

Everything you need to know...

July 3 – 5, 2020 | TIME AND LOCATION OF YOUR CHOICE

SWAG & MEDAL

All virtual Firecracker 5K/1 Mile for the Troops presented by Leidos participants will receive a short-sleeve commemorative shirt, a race bib, an awesome medal, photo props, a finisher certificate, and photo overlay graphics to commemorate your race day photos!

PACKET DELIVERY/PICKUP

When registering you will have the option to have your packet mailed or to pick it up at =PR= Reston during designated hours. More Info >

NO TIME LIMIT

There is a 60 minute time limit for the 5k – this means one must maintain ~19 minute miles. Running virtually means there is NO time limit for the 5K or 1 Mile!

AWARDS

Snap a Photo, Share a Photo – You’re Entered For a Chance to Win!

  1. Follow us on Social Media – Facebook/Instagram
  2. Post a photo and tag us
  3. Use #PRracesFirecracker

RACE FOR GOOD

Fundraise Big, Fly High! Fundraise a minimum of $1,000 for USO-Metro and be entered to win 2 Roundtrip Airline Vouchers!

POST YOUR RESULTS

Once you’ve completed your race, you’ll be able to post your time as well as see how your friends/family members did! Here’s how:

  1. Log into your =PR= Races Account.
  2. On the top right of your screen click “My Account”.
  3. Find 2020 Firecracker 5K for the Troops presented by Leidos and click on the link “Log Results”.
  4. You will be promted to add in your time – Hours, Minutes, Seconds. Click Submit.
  5. After you’ve uploaded your time, check the race results page to see how you did.

PHOTO OVERLAYS

Upload your photos to your =PR= Races account to commemorate them with Birthday Bash Photo Overlays… choose from multiple designs!

BATTLE OF THE BRANCHES

When you register, make sure to indicate the branch of service that you or your family members are affiliated with. This battle is not just for bragging rights! Potomac River Running will make a financial donation to USO-Metro in honor of the winning branch!

BENEFITING USO-METRO

To date, USO-Metro has proudly supported more than 46,000 service members and their families through their COVID-19 Response Programs and Services. USO-Metro has delivered more than 14,000 care packages and meals to service members, military families, and healthcare professionals at local military installations. USO-Metro is adapting its traditional center programs for virtual delivery, including entertainment engagements, story-time for families, and popular military spouse programming like “Coffee Connections” and other networking events.